These days, most of us have some kind of smart device we like to wear on our wrists to monitor our health and alert us of pressing notifications from our phones. However, they typically come with very basic bands that are usually some form of black silicone, which can be quite boring and unrepresentative of our personalities. And if you want different materials or colors, the bands that come directly from the company typically cost an arm and a leg, so what do you do?

For Apple Watches, there are plenty of other brands out there that make special and unique bands to add flair to your Apple Watch. A good Apple Watch band should be comfortable to wear, easy to put on and adjust, come in multiple sizes, have various chic designs to choose from, and not be too heavy or bulky for the wearer. We are certain you can find all of these characteristics and so much more in our list of favorite Apple watch bands.

 Not Too Heavy or Bulky

This easy-to-adjust band is great for long-term wear thanks to its super comfortable and stretchy material that isn’t heavy or bulky. It doesn’t get in the wearer’s way in day-to-day activity.

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Nice and Comfortable Jelly Band

This super durable band is made to withstand long-term wear without compromising its comfortability for the wearer. It’s made with good material so the buckle’s color doesn’t fade from wear.

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Beautifully Colored Steel Option

This durable and reliable band has a beautiful, perfect color no matter which stainless steel option you choose. This is while being able to be resized for any wrist, and having a clasp that is easy to close for all hands.

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Clean and Sleek Steel Band

This stainless steel band is a sleek and chic look in every color and for everyone, while remaining slim, not to overwhelm anyone’s wrist, and easy to remove and clean when need be.

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Easy to Remove, Chic Option

Since it has a scrunchie feel, this band is super comfortable for long-term wear while fitting tight enough for smaller wrists but remaining easy to slip on and off for younger Apple Watch wearers.

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High-Quality, Durable Choice

These reliable bands are made of a strong and durable silicone that moves with you for a comfortable fit on even the smallest of wrists, and it can attach to both older and newer Apple Watches with ease.

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All Apple Watches come with two different sizes of bands, and which series of watch you get will determine what size of bands you receive. If one of those bands fits you well, then you can look to buy bands in that size or a smaller or larger one, depending on how it fits. If you haven’t worn an Apple Watch before, you can measure your wrist with a string, mark it, and measure the string, or measure your wrist with a flexible measuring tape to determine your size in millimeters.

All of the bands on our list come in various materials, so it can be difficult to know which one might be right for you. The stainless steel ones may cause some more resistance to movement than the silicone or jelly bands, but all the ones on our list should provide a comfortable wear. You may also need to consider skin sensitivities or allergies before purchasing an Apple Watch band.

Deciding which Apple Watch band is right for you can be a difficult choice, especially if you have never worn one before. When browsing around, here are some tips we have to help you find the right one: